Nairobi to Host First‑Ever Executive Stablecoin Forum, Backed by Bitnob and Tether

The Nairobi Stablecoin Conference gathers senior figures from banks, payment processors, corporate treasury teams, and blockchain infrastructure providers across Kenya and the wider region.

Stablecoins—digital assets pegged to fiat currencies—have been touted as a bridge between traditional finance and the burgeoning crypto ecosystem. In Africa, where remittance costs remain high and mobile money penetration is deep, the promise of low‑cost, instant settlement has attracted both regulators and entrepreneurs. Tether, the world’s largest fiat‑backed stablecoin, has been expanding its footprint on the continent, while Bitnob, a Nairobi‑based fintech that offers crypto‑enabled payment solutions, has positioned itself as a local conduit for on‑ramps and off‑ramps.

Industry observers note that the event arrives at a pivotal moment. Recent data from the African Development Bank shows that digital payments now account for over 30 % of total transaction volume on the continent, and several central banks are experimenting with their own digital currencies. A successful stablecoin rollout could complement these efforts, offering a globally recognized, liquid asset that sidesteps the need for each jurisdiction to develop its own sovereign digital currency from scratch.

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